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'''.broker''' is a new generic top level domain name ([[gTLD]]) proposed to the [[New gTLD Program]] of [[ICANN]].  

'''.broker''' is a new generic top level domain name ([[gTLD]]) delegated to the [[New gTLD Program]] of [[ICANN]]. [[IG Group Holdings PLC]] manages the TLD and is its [[Registry]]. The proposed application succeeded and was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 29 April, 2015.<ref name="delegation">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated String, ICANN.org] Retrieved 29 Apr 2015</ref> It reached [[General Availability]] 16 November 2015.<ref>[http://nic.broker/dot-broker-timeline/ .BROKER Availability. Retrieved 16 Nov 2015.]</ref>

==Current Applicants==

==Current Applicants==

The applicants are:<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref>

The applicants are:<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref>

# [[IG Group Holdings PLC]], a company based in Great Britain

# [[IG Group Holdings PLC]], a company based in Great Britain. TD Ameritrade filed a Limited Public Interest Objection against this application, as did Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.<ref>[http://www.iccwbo.org/products-and-services/arbitration-and-adr/expertise/icann-new-gtld-dispute-resolution/pending-cases/ Pending Cases, ICC.ICANN.org]Retrieved 15 May 2013</ref> The IG Group is proposing to run the string as a "closed" registry. The TD Ameritrade objection failed.<ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/2013/12/11/ameritrade-loses-broker-objection-against-company-that-spent-4-7m-in-ig-com/ Ameritrade Loses .broker Objection, DomainNameWire] Retrieved 12 Dec 2013</ref>

# [[Donuts]] (Spring North, LLC), The company submitted applications for 307 new gTLDs.<ref>[http://www.domainnamenews.com/new-gtlds/donuts-inc-eye-popping-list-of-307-new-top-level-domains/11730 Donuts Inc eye popping list of 307 new top-level domains]</ref>

# [[Donuts]] (Spring North, LLC), The company submitted applications for 307 new gTLDs.<ref>[http://www.domainnamenews.com/new-gtlds/donuts-inc-eye-popping-list-of-307-new-top-level-domains/11730 Donuts Inc eye popping list of 307 new top-level domains]</ref> This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/867 here].

 

The application from [[IG Group Holdings PLC]] was issued a [[GAC]] Early Warning from the representative of Australia and GAC Chair, [[Heather Dryden]]. The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the [[ICANN Board]] that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/gac-early-warning GAC Early Warning, NewgTLDS.ICANN.org] Retrieved 25 Nov 2012</ref> The warning states that the applicant is "seeking exclusive access to a common generic string .. that relates to a broad market sector," which Ms. Dryden notes could have unintended consequences and a negative impact on competition.<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/Broker-AU-82635.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353381548000 Broker AU, GACweb.ICANN.org]</ref>

==References==

==References==